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London from Greenwich

Joseph Mallord William Turner

National Gallery of Art

The viewpoint is elevated, overlooking a landscape sloping down to reveal a detailed architectural scene. The horizon is high, showing a sprawling cityscape with ships docked along the waterline. Prominent buildings with domes and classical features are in the center, framed by trees. The illustration has precise pen work, depicting natural elements and buildings with fine lines. The color palette is monochrome, varying shades of light brown. Sheep are grazing on a grassy hillside, with a detailed urban and maritime panorama extending into the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1811
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4738 × 3477 px
Public Domain
Yes
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